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Print Edition #21: August 1, 2007
Canine bloodsport
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
Pit bull fighting is vicious and against the law, yet continues to thrive in secret locations. Read story.
Paying the monthly price
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
So you’re a teenager, and you just got your first car. Read story.
Doing it for the kids
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Miguel Vilas is a little different from his under-10 premier soccer teammates, but you’d never know that watching him darting all over the pitch. Read story.
A warning for new politicians
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Our October elections promise to be profound because they feature so many new faces to politics, the intended and welcome result of term limits. Read story.
The small business of big moviemaking
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Local entrepreneurs ante up for the Hollywood game Read story.
Inspired by: John Norris
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
John Norris is a regular Renaissance man: an up-and-coming artist and an accomplished musician with the local indie pop band Harlan. Read story.
Jukin’
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Whether you start in B.R. or Paris, the trip to Teddy’s in Zachary is worth it Read story.
Museum to the world
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
In an LSU basement, a chilled collection is the largest and oldest of its kind in the world Read story.
An unlikely heroine
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
Bobbie Faye Sumrall must outwit bears, gators and a vindictive ex-boyfriend to save her brother and take her place as queen of the Contraband Festival in Lake Charles. Read story.
Food Gal: Emelie Kantrow Alton
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
On Byronz's decadent bleu cheese chips Read story.
Butter in Berkeley?
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
B.R. Transplant Brandon Dubea is winning over Bay Area foodies with comforting Cajun food Read story.
Signature: Wade Taylor Hooper
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007
There is an inch-wide streak that runs the length of Wade Hooper’s back and straight across his shoulders. Read story.
Biting back
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
It’s been a costly year for dog attacks. Now, some Baton Rougeans want to crack down on aggressive breeds. Read story.
A tiger top 10
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The challenges, controversies, hopes and keys to why LSU will thrive, but won’t win it all Read story.
Vindicated the hard way
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
B.R. lawyer Chip Lambert scores a small victory after 13 years in court Read story.
A Chimes Street rebirth
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The sleepy northern rim of LSU campus finally sees its day in the (modern rehab) sun Read story.
Buckskin Bill’s successors?
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Creators set out to make wholesome TV show for kids Read story.
Eateries and shops galore
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
A wave of new restaurants and shops are set to open in the coming months as part of the first phase of Perkins Rowe, Tommy Spinosa’s long-awaited shopping and lifestyle center at Perkins and Bluebonnet, says new general manager Paul Carlson. Read story.
Acadian red tape
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
At the corner of South Acadian and Claycut, a weedy wedge of abandoned land serves as an occasional parking lot for heavy machinery belonging to city-parish government. Read story.
Long Distance: Fat Tony
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
HERE: Graphic designer, BMX rider, THERE: Associate online editor, Ride BMX in Long Beach, Calif., EVERYWHERE ELSE: He’s known as Adam Taylor
Read story.
That’s a wrap
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
On the last day of the session, the Legislature re-enacted and amended the tax credit program for film productions and infrastructure. Read story.
Queen of kitsch
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
TV viewers know her for her direct, no-nonsense delivery of the evening news and her comfortable banter with co-anchor George Sells. Read story.
(Ice) cream of the crop
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Question: How is Kleinpeter deciding which ice cream flavors to make?
Answer: Samples and votes!
Read story.
What's Up?
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
iPod ER, The hunt continues, Walking all over them, Harvest frustration Read story.
Upside down and downside up
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
After returning home recently from a vacation overseas, I was reminded that no matter where you go in the world—or where you stay—there is no place like home. Read story.